The amazing outfit of Miss Universe Ukraine Viktoria Apanasenko has gone viral for its symbolism. Internet is amazed with the costume of Miss Ukraine that she will be wearing at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. According to Viktoria Apanasenko , the costume is called ‘Warrior of Light’ which has been designed by Lesia Patoka and her label Nagolovy. The ‘Warrior of Light’ symbolizes the struggle of her country against the forces of evil & darkness.
Viktoria Apanasenko has been applauded by people from across the globe for the symbolism presented by the ensemble. Apanasenko will be representing Ukraine, the war-ravaged country at the Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans on 14 January .It has a multilayered motif with ornate, oversized blue and yellow wings. Ms Apanasenko is also seen wearing a body armour and holding a sword to complete the outfit.
Miss Ukraine revealed her costume on an Instagram post with a detailed description , and wrote, “The ‘Warrior of Light’ costume symbolises our nation’s fight against darkness. Like Archangel Michael, who defends Ukraine with a sword, it protects us. Viktoriia has a weapon in her hands, her body is covered in armor, and at the same time, she carries light through the darkness that came to our peaceful lands with the aggressor,”
As per the post, “Symbolic wings are burned in battle, framed in blue and gold armour in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, and decorated with various mirror ornaments, opened for the decisive battle.”
The post further added , “The costume was designed in Ukraine in four months “in extreme conditions, to the sound of sirens, without electricity, and by candlelight”.
Internet was stunned with the creation and the symbolism of the outfit chosen for the pageant.
She was showered with appreciations and positive comments on social media . People gave her best wishes for the pageant.